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In an overwhelmingly Lefty comedic landscape, right-leaning stand-up Geoff Norcott is a rare beast. In WMPT he gets to the heart of what ordinary people think about social and political issues. Whatever the contentious subject – he’ll be honest and blunt, but without being a dick. Mostly. Guests come from across the social and political divide, including, Romesh Ranganathan, Jonathan Pie, Katherine Ryan, Andrew Doyle, David Baddiel, Konstantin Kisin, Owen Jones and many more. Geoff has appea ...
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EP 246 - Angela Rayner, Violent Crime and Library Nonc*s with RACHEL FAIRBURN
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We have a lady this week! Not just that a funny working class Northern lady (so many boxes ticked). Rachel Fairburn joins me to consider whether anyone cares about Angela Rayner's dogginess, if there really is a drop in violent crime and whether there's such a thing as Library Nonc*s Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon…
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EP 245 - Liz Truss, WW3 & Cancel Culture with SEANN WALSH
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This week Seann Walsh returns for a very eclectic show. We discuss Liz Truss and her theory about running restaurants, the prospect of World War 3 and my belief that Seann is within his rights to look down his nose at modern cancel culture victims. There's also one of my favourite ever moments as Seann starts an observation about plastic bottles wh…
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BREAKING NEWS #8 - Fallout from the Cass Report
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In this episode I try to give a very normal bloke response to the findings of the Cass Report. I won't lie, it's a heavy subject, so luckily there was also a fun YouGov survey this week asking the public silly questions about Sunak and Starmer which I get stuck into. I also reveal one of the most childish things I've ever done. Support the Podcast,…
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EP 244 - Politics and Murder with STIG ABELL
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This week I talk to broadcaster and write Stig Abell about politics and murder. Stig presents a breakfast show and gives on the background on politicians who say stupid things or - indeed - nothing at all. Then it's on to murder. Stig is a crime novelist and I challenge him to justify why it's ok to be entertained by people being killed. Get a copy…
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EP 243 - JK Rowling and the Deathly Scottish Hate Crime Bill
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This week I climb into the Scottish hate crime bill cluster**** and how JK Rowling was able to call Humza's bluff. I also tentatively wonder if the Tory backlash has got a bit excessive. Additionally, there's another FREE audiobook chapter from THE BRITISH BLOKE DECODED. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnor…
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EP 242 - DOM FRISBY's brush with ELON MUSK...
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I'm delighted DOMINIC FRISBY was able to step in last minute because he was able to tell us about his brush with ELON MUSK. We also look at the rise of the Reform Party, the departure of Owen Jones and - in the Patreon only section - we discuss Netflix's documentary about crowd trouble at the Euro 2021 final. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & A…
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Ep 241 - Hopefully Penny & Hapless Humza (feat. MARK NELSON)
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Very funny episode this week with top stand-up Mark Nelson. We discuss Penny Mordaunt's Leadership chances, Humza Yousef looking like he regrets taking the gig and WTF is 'bread-crumbing'. There's also a genius idea for surge pricing in pubs. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true Watch m…
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EP 240 - 30p Lee on a Bosman + Documentary Backlash (feat JACOB HAWLEY)
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This week Jacob Hawley co-hosts, as we discuss 30p Lee going to Reform on a Bosman, Rishi showing more weakness and Starmer's weird 'book' tour. I also give some background on my university documentary, including an update on the fate of my Seat Ibiza.... Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing…
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In this breaking news I mull over Jeremy Hunt's long budget with small measures. I celebrate the NI cut whilst wondering if the fuel duty cut is an ongoing feature of British public life, like the DFS sale. I also ask why - whether it's Labour or Tories - I have a fundamental need to believe the good news. Oh and there are some fat jokes too. Learn…
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This week Andrew Doyle joins me to mull over George Galloway's return to politics. We also try to talk about Mary Poppins recent ratings change, but I get a bit sexually distracted. There are also stunning revelations about Andrew going to Gary Glitter concerts and me being asked to leave an assembly for laughing WHILE I WAS A TEACHER. Support the …
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It's another solo ep this week (following a late guest drop-out) but that did give a chance to reflect on a rancorous week in British politics. From Labour's mafioso style 'leaning' on Lindsay Hoyle to Lee Anderson going in two footed under the Ref's nose - it's all here. I try to approach it with nuance which means I'll probably annoy everybody. P…
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EP 237 - Tory Wipeout or are Labour Getting Smug?
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It seems like a lifetime since the last episode so I did a round up of all the big political news, including the Tories facing electoral wipeout, Labour voters getting a bit smug, Sadiq up to his usual tricks & a bit of baiting for the work from home crowd. (For the Patreon only version we continue the discussion about the Left's intolerance for ri…
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EP 236 - Tricky Week for Labour (Feat. DOM FRISBY)
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This week the brilliant Dom Frisby returns as we discuss Labour's issues around Azhar Ali, Trump's issue with NATO and Joe Biden's issue remembering the day of the week. For the Patreon bonus content we look at the cancelled actress Gina Carano suing Disney. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_land…
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WMPT BREAKING NEWS - #6 An Explosive Week in Politics
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This was one of those weeks where I had to do a breaking news. From Rishi's handshake to Labour's U-turn and the advent of the PopCons (?!?) I felt like needed a catch-up / therapy. This one might reflect exactly how you feel. Or I might end up upsetting everyone. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fa…
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This week I'm delighted to have the host of the News Quiz and - more importantly - the test match special stats guy, Andy Zaltzman. We talk Tory infighting, satire in the Sunak/Starmer age and also why test cricket should be marketed like an HBO box-set. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=…
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EP 234 - Failing Warships + a chat with FELICITY WARD
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After a quick chat about the readiness of the British army (or lack of it), I speak to Felicity Ward. She's a great comic and has been a keen advocate for focus on men's mental health and suicide prevention. She's also soon to star in the Aussie remake of the The Office so I thought I'd nab here before she gets too famous to talk to me. Support the…
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EP 233 - Sturgeon, Lineker & The Krypton Factor (with SIMON EVANS)
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This week SIMON EVANS makes a welcome return. We ramble around all sorts of subjects. Not just Nicola's disappearing messages or the latest bit of Lineker soap opera but also why marriages may need a stenographer and Simon's incredible story of why he was disqualified from The Krypton Factor. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://ww…
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WMPT BREAKING NEWS - #5 It's Going To Be Trump
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So much news this week I had to do another episode. I round up PMQs using Sunak & Starmer's 'jokes'. Then, following Trump's big win the first primary, I look at why Trump is set to confound his critics. Again. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true BOOK TICKETS FOR MY 2023/24 TOUR https:…
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Ep 232 - Houthi and the Blowback (with KATHERINE RYAN)
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This week Katherine Ryan makes a welcome return to WMPT. We discuss disturbing developments in the Middle East, nanny stateism and most disturbing of all in Hollywood films. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true BOOK TICKETS FOR MY 2023/24 TOUR https://www.livenation.co.uk/artist-geoff-n…
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EP 231 - Post Office Plonkers (with MATT GREEN)
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For the first episode of the year i'm delighted to have Matt Green on the show. Matt joins me to discuss how the hell the Lib Dems are the main subject of discussion, why Rishi wants to be prom king and how Keir 'do nothing' Starmer might be onto something. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landi…
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EP 230 - Gervais, Coward & Predictions for 2024
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In this end of year episode I talk about the latest outrage over Ricky Gervais's comedy and the attempts to call Noel Coward 'queer'. Then it's on to a political review of 2023 and some predictions for the election year coming up, including why Rishi may be like Rose from Titanic and how Keir might start talking about himself in the 3rd person. Sup…
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2023 XMAS SPECIAL with ROMESH RANGANATHAN
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Romesh returns for another festive special. We discuss a bit of politics but also hot button Christmas issues like they’re culture war battlegrounds. Including whether Mariah Carey is gaslighting the world and whether Elves are technically a migrant work force. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_l…
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Ep 229 - Rebound Rishi & Naughty Nigel (with JACOB HAWLEY)
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Great to have Jacob this week, who some of you will have seen smashing it as my tour support. We discuss rebound Rishi, crafty Gary Lineker, naughty Nigel Farage and whether the Mafia have a diversity & inclusion policy. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true BOOK TICKETS FOR MY 2023/24 T…
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WMPT BREAKING NEWS - #4 The Testymoany of BORIS JOHNSON
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I was just going to talk about Boris but this has been a mad few days so politically, so there's also chat about Suella, surprise headliner Robert Jenrick and possibly the worst PMQs in history. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true BOOK TICKETS FOR MY 2023/24 TOUR https://www.livenation…
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EP 228 - Keir Thatcher & Britney Sunak with IAIN DALE
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The very wise Iain Dale joins me this week to deliver early end of year reports for Keir & Rishi. We talk about Keir's weird fanboying on Thatcher and how no-one 'stands up' to Rishi. There are also derogatory mentions of both Crewe, Southampton and the A11 Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landi…
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